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  4. An equimolar mixture of toluene and chlorobenzene is treated with a mixture of conc. H2 SO2 and conc. HNO3. Indicate the correct statement from the following.

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Q. An equimolar mixture of toluene and chlorobenzene is treated with a mixture of conc. $H_{2} SO_{2}$ and conc. $HNO_{3}.$ Indicate the correct statement from the following.

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As toluene and chlorobenzene, both can react with mixture of conc. $H _{2} SO _{4}$ and conc.
$HNO _{3}$, but being more reactive, toluene will yield $p$-nitrotoluene in excess.